NFL Preseason Trends: Teams on the Rise and Fall

As the NFL preseason begins, the anticipation and excitement grow for fans of various teams. This year's season is shaping up to be a particularly intriguing one, with several teams vying for a spot in the Super Bowl. However, not all teams are trending upwards; some are struggling to regain their former glory. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the teams that are trending down and those that are on the rise.

Key Takeaways:

• The Dallas Cowboys are trending down for the 29th consecutive season, with their last Super Bowl win dating back to the mid-1990s. They have a 2% chance of winning a Super Bowl this year, according to Vegas odds.
• The New England Patriots are trending down for six consecutive seasons, failing to win a playoff game since Tom Brady's departure. They have a dismal 3-14 record in their last two seasons and are expected to miss the playoffs again.
• The Buffalo Bills are trending up for five consecutive seasons, with a winning streak dating back to the 2020-2021 season. They have the second-best chance of winning a Super Bowl, according to Vegas odds, and are led by MVP quarterback Josh Allen.
• Several teams, including the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans, are all vying for a shot at the Super Bowl.

Statistics:

• The Dallas Cowboys have not appeared in or won a Super Bowl since 1995.
• The New England Patriots have not won a playoff game since Tom Brady left the team.
• The Buffalo Bills have won a playoff game in every season since the 2020-2021 season, including a five-year streak of making the playoffs.
• The teams mentioned as having a shot at the Super Bowl except for the Bills have odds ranging from 1-10% to win the championship.

Sources:

• "Trendlines" by Harry Enten, CNN
• Vegas odds makers
• NFL season records and statistics